Isaiah 37:18

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

耶和华啊， 亚述 诸王果然使列国和列国之地变为荒凉，

这是什么意思？

In this verse, Hezekiah is praying to God, acknowledging that the kings of Assyria have destroyed many nations and their lands. The verse emphasizes the power and destructive nature of the Assyrian kings.

儿童解释

Imagine a big bully who goes around breaking all the toys in the playground and ruining everyone's fun. That's what the kings of Assyria were like, and Hezekiah is telling God about it.

历史背景

Isaiah 37 is part of the larger narrative of the Assyrian threat to Jerusalem. The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 701 BCE. The audience is the people of Judah, especially King Hezekiah, during a time of severe threat from the Assyrian Empire.

今日应用

In today's context, this verse can be seen as a reminder to trust in God when facing overwhelming threats. For example, a small business owner facing a large corporation might feel helpless but can turn to God for strength and guidance.

主题

• faith
• prayer
• trust
• oppression
• deliverance
• worship

相关经文

• Isaiah 33:1
• 2 Kings 18:17
• 2 Chronicles 32:1
• Psalm 44:11
• Ezekiel 38:18

常见问题

What does Isaiah 37:18 say about the kings of Assyria?

It says that the kings of Assyria have destroyed many nations and their lands, showing their power and destructive capabilities.

Who is speaking in Isaiah 37:18?

King Hezekiah is speaking to God, acknowledging the power of the Assyrian kings.

How does Isaiah 37:18 fit into the broader story of Hezekiah?

It is part of Hezekiah's prayer to God during a time when the Assyrians were threatening Jerusalem, seeking God's intervention.

What can we learn about God from Isaiah 37:18?

We learn that God is aware of the powerful and destructive forces of the world, and Hezekiah's prayer shows his trust that God can overcome them.